Indian-American Sriram Krishnan Appointed Senior White House AI Advisor by Donald Trump

Indian-American entrepreneur and technology expert Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The announcement was made by US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday, highlighting Krishnan’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s AI policies.

Sriram Krishnan is set to take the office of the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said Trump. Together with the newly designated AI and Crypto Czar by the White House David O. Sacks, they seek to uphold the top position that America held in AI while aligning the policies on AI to have uniformity among agencies in government.

Krishnan’s impressive career spans leadership roles in some of the world’s top technology companies, including Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap. He began his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. Speaking about his appointment, Krishnan said, “I’m honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI, working closely with David Sacks.”

🇺🇸 I'm honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with @DavidSacks.

Thank you @realDonaldTrump for this opportunity. pic.twitter.com/kw1n0IKK2a

— Sriram Krishnan (@sriramk) December 22, 2024

David O. Sacks and Krishnan will also help the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to ensure an integrated approach toward advancement in AI policy and innovation.

The Indian-American community welcomed Krishnan’s appointment with open arms. Sanjeev Joshipura, the executive director of Indiaspora, said, “We heartily congratulate Sriram Krishnan and are delighted by his appointment as Senior Policy Advisor. His vast experience in technology, public policy, and international affairs makes him a great choice for this key role.

Joshipura, through Indiaspora, enthusiastically awaits opportunities to partner with Krishnan in enhancing leadership thinking related to AI on the ground globally and within America.

Krishnan’s appointment comes at a time when AI innovation is critical for maintaining economic competitiveness and addressing pressing global challenges. With his expertise and vision, he is expected to play a significant role in defining the trajectory of AI development and policy in the United States.

It is a milestone in the Indian-American community as the influence of Indian-origin professionals in shaping the future of global technology and policy becomes a growing force.